2018 KIA Optima 1.6L Diesel · LD68 XDX
2018 KIA Optima (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 154,642 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD68 XDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 154,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD68 XDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Optima (LD68 XDX) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LD68 XDX Mileage History
- 20/02/202384,993 mi
- 22/02/2024109,816 mi+24,823 mi
- 13/02/2025131,533 mi+21,717 mi
- 11/02/2026154,642 mi+23,109 mi
- 11/02/2026154,642 mi
Average of roughly 23,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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